Crib/ no crib? veteran moms, help!

Im a FTM and I cannot decide whether to get a crib or not! I'm planning on having LO sleep in my bed the first 6 months, at least so I'm not sure if I need the crib or not? Opinions are appreciated! =]

Im a FTM and I cannot decide whether to get a crib or not! I'm planning on having LO sleep in my bed the first 6 months, at least so I'm not sure if I need the crib or not? Opinions are appreciated! =]

I'd get one. You may change your mind or your baby may change it for you. Some kids like a little space as odd as that sounds. Plus unless you plan to co-sleep until LO is at leat 18 months+ you are going to need one eventually anyway.

Or maybe a pack-n-play would work for your situation? My friend did that with her youngest as his "crib"

I'd get one. You may change your mind or your baby may change it for you. Some kids like a little space as odd as that sounds. Plus unless you plan to co-sleep until LO is at leat 18 months+ you are going to need one eventually anyway.

Or maybe a pack-n-play would work for your situation? My friend did that with her youngest as his "crib"

My daughter slept with us as well for the first 9 months but by that point she needed to learn to sleep in her own bed so I would get one. They use them till they are around 2 so you get some good out of them.

My daughter slept with us as well for the first 9 months but by that point she needed to learn to sleep in her own bed so I would get one. They use them till they are around 2 so you get some good out of them.

My daughter was in her crib at eight weeks old and has since slept through the night. She is 17 months now and we never have a problem with her waking up through the night. Not sure if we are just lucky but I plan on doong the same with this little one. I have a friend that has trouble with her daughter sleeping through the night and she is 20 months. I don't think it is smart to have them stay with you in your room. Atleast that is what I have found from my experience but then again maybe we are lucky:).

My daughter was in her crib at eight weeks old and has since slept through the night. She is 17 months now and we never have a problem with her waking up through the night. Not sure if we are just lucky but I plan on doong the same with this little one. I have a friend that has trouble with her daughter sleeping through the night and she is 20 months. I don't think it is smart to have them stay with you in your room. Atleast that is what I have found from my experience but then again maybe we are lucky:).

My son coslept with us for a year and then slept in his crib until he was two. That year went by fast and I felt like the crib was a very expensive purchase for such a short time. I recommend getting a gender neutral crib if you get one so you can use it with another baby, if you have another.

My son coslept with us for a year and then slept in his crib until he was two. That year went by fast and I felt like the crib was a very expensive purchase for such a short time. I recommend getting a gender neutral crib if you get one so you can use it with another baby, if you have another.

My daughter spent the first three nights in my room (in a cradle, NOT my bed) then moved into the crib in her room. At 18 months we moved her to her toddler bed and she does great. I just didn't want to risk either my husband or I rolling over on her and it seemed silky to make room in our bed for one of those co sleeper things. I found it just as easy to get up and walk a few feet to nurse. To each their own though. I remember reading about a mom who fell asleep on a plane while nursing her child and smothered the baby so my preference was to make sure I was good and awake so my big ol' bazooms didn't smother my poor kiddo. But lots of people co sleep and do fine. But yes, still get a crib or pack and play for the gap between cosleeping and toddler bed.

My daughter spent the first three nights in my room (in a cradle, NOT my bed) then moved into the crib in her room. At 18 months we moved her to her toddler bed and she does great. I just didn't want to risk either my husband or I rolling over on her and it seemed silky to make room in our bed for one of those co sleeper things. I found it just as easy to get up and walk a few feet to nurse. To each their own though. I remember reading about a mom who fell asleep on a plane while nursing her child and smothered the baby so my preference was to make sure I was good and awake so my big ol' bazooms didn't smother my poor kiddo. But lots of people co sleep and do fine. But yes, still get a crib or pack and play for the gap between cosleeping and toddler bed.

CRIB, CRIB, CRIB!
My son started out sleeping in our bed and now he is 3 and still sneaks into our bed almost every night and he went into his crib at 10 months. My daughter now 20 months started out in a co sleeper and went to a crib at 6 weeks and NEVER comes into our bed in the middle of the night and she's been in her toddler bed for two months. So needless to say I will never make the mistake again of letting the baby sleep in our bed. Plus i didn't get as good of sleep since I was like half sleeping to make sure neither one of us rolled on the baby.

CRIB, CRIB, CRIB!
My son started out sleeping in our bed and now he is 3 and still sneaks into our bed almost every night and he went into his crib at 10 months. My daughter now 20 months started out in a co sleeper and went to a crib at 6 weeks and NEVER comes into our bed in the middle of the night and she's been in her toddler bed for two months. So needless to say I will never make the mistake again of letting the baby sleep in our bed. Plus i didn't get as good of sleep since I was like half sleeping to make sure neither one of us rolled on the baby.

My son co-slept with us until he was ready for a toddler bed so we never used his crib as a crib, but we did purchase one that converts into a toddler bed and then a full bed so it wasn't a waste of money. I agree with the lady who recommended a packnplay. They are very versatile and not nearly as expensive as a crib.

My son co-slept with us until he was ready for a toddler bed so we never used his crib as a crib, but we did purchase one that converts into a toddler bed and then a full bed so it wasn't a waste of money. I agree with the lady who recommended a packnplay. They are very versatile and not nearly as expensive as a crib.

You guys are crazy I never could sleep with my lo, would be to afraid of rolling over on it. I would also get no sleep. My kids always were in the crib in my room for the first month or two then off to there own room or to share with a sibling. I like my bed to myself kids have there own to sleep in. Everyone is different and this is how I feel and the rules of our house. No hard feelings to anyone so don't get upset :) like I said everyone has there own way.

You guys are crazy I never could sleep with my lo, would be to afraid of rolling over on it. I would also get no sleep. My kids always were in the crib in my room for the first month or two then off to there own room or to share with a sibling. I like my bed to myself kids have there own to sleep in. Everyone is different and this is how I feel and the rules of our house. No hard feelings to anyone so don't get upset :) like I said everyone has there own way.

Thank you everyone =] I think I've decided to buy a convertible crib. I'm pretty sure I'll use it, since I don't want to co-sleep with LO for too long. Maybe not even the 6 months I'm planning and the crib will still stay in my room.

Thank you everyone =] I think I've decided to buy a convertible crib. I'm pretty sure I'll use it, since I don't want to co-sleep with LO for too long. Maybe not even the 6 months I'm planning and the crib will still stay in my room.

But as for the crib question, Are you planning on napping with your LO every time too. The pack and play is a good idea for the first few months as most have a bassinet feature, but unless you are co-sleeping for naps as well I suggest a crib...you can get one cheaper than a PNP. Also it's important for your LO to have a good mattress which a PNP does not offer. If you are planning to co-sleep for 6 months, you can always invest in one after LO is born...giving you ample time to shop around.We co-slept for a few naps, but rarely over-night, just my preference and I said I would "never" co-sleep. DD was in her crib the first night home, however she didn't really take good naps in her crib til she was 9 months old(mostly she just napped on me)...I also recently read a study in parenting magazine that stated once your LO reaches 35 inches regarless of age, it's time to move them out of the crib. We are about to transition our 15 month old

HTH

First I'm just going to say, never say never...LOL

But as for the crib question, Are you planning on napping with your LO every time too. The pack and play is a good idea for the first few months as most have a bassinet feature, but unless you are co-sleeping for naps as well I suggest a crib...you can get one cheaper than a PNP. Also it's important for your LO to have a good mattress which a PNP does not offer. If you are planning to co-sleep for 6 months, you can always invest in one after LO is born...giving you ample time to shop around.We co-slept for a few naps, but rarely over-night, just my preference and I said I would "never" co-sleep. DD was in her crib the first night home, however she didn't really take good naps in her crib til she was 9 months old(mostly she just napped on me)...I also recently read a study in parenting magazine that stated once your LO reaches 35 inches regarless of age, it's time to move them out of the crib. We are about to transition our 15 month old

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